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By Olivia Schofield Spreading awareness of rare heart diseases is crucial, as it enables individuals and their families to understand if they are suffering from an uncommon heart condition. A rare disease is classed as a condition which affects fewer than one in 2,000 people. Currently it is estimated there are over 7,000 rare diseases, […]
It is with great sadness we share the passing of much-loved Heart Research UK trustee Richard Brown. He passed away aged 76, on 11th January 2023. Richard had been a trustee with Heart Research UK since 2007. During his tenure he served term as Chair of Trustees followed by taking on the important role as […]
To kick off Heart Month 2023, we partnered with MyFitnessPal for a pop-up event at Observation Point in London, with health checks for the public and striking anatomical heart made entirely of sugar on show. Did you know that the average male Brit consumes 83% more sugar than the recommended allowance each year? Too much […]
By Olivia Schofield Sugar can have a bittersweet effect when it comes to our health. Having too much sugar in your diet can lead to weight gain, which in turn puts you at a higher risk of developing coronary heart disease. So, to mark the start of Heart Month, Heart Research UK has teamed up […]
By Ebba Ritzen Heart Research UK recently teamed up with Leeds Beckett University, the University of Leeds and Feel Good Factor to host an African and African-Caribbean community health event in Chapeltown, Leeds. The aim of the event was to raise awareness of the importance of nutrition, and to empower people in the community to […]
Ever heard of someone suffering from a broken heart? Although it might sound like a non-medical term, it is actually a real heart condition. ‘Broken-heart syndrome’ is also known as ‘stress-induced cardiomyopathy’, or more officially takotsubo cardiomyopathy. As you can tell from the name, this syndrome is a type of cardiomyopathy, a group of diseases […]
David Watson, the founder of Heart Research UK, is celebrating his 100th birthday. This is a chance for us to reflect on the incredible impact Mr Watson has had on heart research. Mr Watson first qualified in 1945 after training at various hospitals in London, and moved to what was then the regional cardiothoracic centre […]
You can finally read the latest edition of our magazine Pulse. The latest edition of Pulse is finally here. It’s been a while since our last edition, and we’re excited to show you the new one. The new Pulse is slightly shorter than you might be used to. This is because we’ll be launching a […]
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Does your weight loss journey feel like a never-ending cycle? Health and Wellbeing expert Amie Leckie and Registered Associate Nutritionist Lauren Hewitt explain some factors impacting your weight loss and tips on dietary and lifestyle choices you can make to help you lose weight.
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December is the time of year for gathering with family and friends, and these social occasions often revolve around alcohol. Consuming too much alcohol can have a negative impact on your heart, and even if you don’t drink often, a few drinks can cause you to sleep poorly and be tired the next day making you reach for unhealthy foods for a quick energy fix.
Many people think that artificial sweeteners are a healthy and safe alternative to sugar, but is this the case?